S.S1_Transboundary Water Governance for Sustainable Development

Transboundary water governance is essential for sustainable development, addressing shared challenges and opportunities in managing water resources across borders. This session delves into the dynamics of transboundary integrated water resources management, emphasizing challenges and opportunities. It highlights the role of water policies in facilitating rural community settlement across borders, stressing regional cooperation for enhanced forecasting through improved data sharing. Cooperative governance models are crucial for community development and ensuring fair access to shared water resources. The session also explores the involvement of regional and international communities in supporting transboundary water management efforts amid climate change impacts. Success stories showcasing models of cooperation and sustainability are encouraged. Topics include the prevalence of waterborne pathogens in the Nile Basin, the opportunity cost assessment of cooperative GERD operation, sensitivity analysis of the Nile River Basin hydrologic model, reviving the Ichamati River for Sundarbans Ecosystem sustainability, Water Operators’ Partnerships in climate resilience in MENA, and mapping flood hazards in the Red Sea Region, Egypt. This session offers insights into fostering cooperation and sustainability for a better water-managed future.
  • 15:00 - 16:30 (LOUVRE 5)

Conveners

  • Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI)

  • WWP World Water Policy

Speakers

  • Dr. Dahlia Sabri / Germany

  • Dr. Rameen AbdelHady / Egypt

  • Dr. Ahmed Gamal Abdelgawad / Egypt

  • Dr. Peter Kovacs / Hungary

  • Dr. Eman Nofal / Egypt

  • Dr. Tuhin Bhadra / India

  • Ms. VIVIAN WATTI / Kenya

  • Mr. Mohamed Elgendy / Canada